Difference between revisions of "Format a Floppy Disk"
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Need to format that ancient floppy disk? Windows and Mac both have built in formatting tools, or you can use the Windows Command Prompt for even more control. Formatting your disk will erase everything on it, so ensure that you have any important information saved. | Need to format that ancient floppy disk? Windows and Mac both have built in formatting tools, or you can use the Windows Command Prompt for even more control. Formatting your disk will erase everything on it, so ensure that you have any important information saved. | ||
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#Start the format. Click {{MacButton|Erase...}} to begin the formatting process. You monitor the progress by looking at the bar in the Disk Utility window. | #Start the format. Click {{MacButton|Erase...}} to begin the formatting process. You monitor the progress by looking at the bar in the Disk Utility window. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
